GRUMPY'S RESTAURANT
834 KINGSLEY AVE · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 small flying insects in wash ware area. Also, observed 2 small flying insects in dry storage area.
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in dry storage area, one pesticide emitting strip on shelf with food products. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in wait station reach in cooler portioned ranch at 8 days. Operator removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach like insects on ceiling near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In flip-top cooler top reach in cooler, 4 cracked raw shell eggs stored with intact eggs. Employee removed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in main walk-in cooler in back of kitchen next to hand washing station. Temperatures, Cut Melon (44F – Cooling); Corn (45F – Cold Holding); Cook Chicken (48F – Cold Holding); Sausage (45F – Cold Holding); Green Tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding). All stored in walk-in cooler over night, at conclusion of inspection still above proper cold holding temperature. See stop sale. Per operator walk-in cooler not holding temperature due to door being open repeatedly. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in flip-top cooler on front cook line next to wall, Chicken salad (53F – Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (50F – Cold Holding); Potato Salad (45F – Cold Holding); Sausage (46F – Cold Holding). At conclusion of inspection operator placed ice bags on food product, all temperatures in proper cold holding range. Observed in main walk-in cooler in back of kitchen next to hand washing station. Temperatures, Cut Melon (44F – Cooling); Corn (45F – Cold Holding); Cook Chicken (48F – Cold Holding); Sausage (45F – Cold Holding); Green Tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding). All stored in walk-in cooler over night, at conclusion of inspection still above proper cold holding temperature. See stop sale. Per operator walk-in cooler not holding temperature due to door being open repeatedly. Observed in wait station reach in cooler open container of Milk (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator in and out of cooler frequently. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front cook line steam table, Sausage Patty ( 131F – Hot holding). At conclusion of cook line inspection, reheated to 159. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bulk ice bin, black/green mold like substance T top of ice bin around chute area. Also, observed on prep table can opener old debris on blade.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing station at front counter at 78F, operator turned on hot water to 85f plus. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in pass-way, plates and bowls on top shelf of storage not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roach like insects on floor next to water heater. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of microwave. Employee moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on cook line without beard guard. Operator provided beard guards for employees. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on shelf in wash ware area across from 3 compartment sink metal containers stacked while wet.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door , torn gasket. Also observed, rust pitting the surface of the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Observed bulk ice bin with rust pitting the surface at door opening.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of hand washing station in prep area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on interior of microwave on bottom shelf of prep area, door soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris build up on cook line hood filters, over fryers. Observed black/green mold like substance on door gasket of walk-in cooler closest to ware washing area.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in prep area town/ripped aluminum foil on bottom shelves of prep tables.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in wait station coffee filters on top shelf not inverted or covered. Also, in conference room dinner napkins and cups stored in boxes on floor. Operator relocated all single service items to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed fruit over ready to eat corn in walk-in cooler.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed in walk-in cooler container of cut melon with cracked lip.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at front counter at 0ppm, operator removed to replace. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.